<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hi all - </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hopkinton is looking to fill the newly vacant role of Principal Planner:  </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><span style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Hopkinton is a AAA-rated,</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> highly engaged, dynamic, and growing community,</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.  We believe that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town\u2019s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. We welcome all to apply.</span></font></p><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><br></font><div dir="ltr" align="center" style="margin-left:0pt"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:468pt"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-width:1pt;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:top;padding:5pt;overflow:hidden"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Salary: $85,488 to $119,683.20 annually, depending on qualifications</font></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Competitive Leave and Benefits package</font></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">40-hour work week</font></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Under the direction of the Land Use, Planning, and Permitting Director, the Principal Planner is a municipal position within urban planning. The role performs highly technical, professional, and administrative work for the Town&#39;s Land Use, Planning, and Permitting Department. Work involves administration and implementation of current and near-term planning efforts, such as permitting, preparation of planning studies, assessment of proposals for land use and development, and assistance to boards and committees in undertaking their respective charges; evaluation of compliance with Zoning Bylaws, Stormwater Bylaws, Stormwater Regulations, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and applicable state and federal laws; contribution to long-range planning efforts; acquisition and administration of grants; recommendation of policies, standards or criteria; and other related work as required.</font></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">QUALIFICATIONS:</font></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Urban Planning or related field and one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a municipal or environmental planner; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master\u2019s Degree preferred.</font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: </font></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of  Public administration and municipal government operations; </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and codes, rules, and regulations related to planning; </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of contract negotiation, litigation, legal document management, and public property disposition.</font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of financial management, budget preparation, and strategic planning; </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively in writing with various audiences, including public officials and the general public; </font></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Proficiency with computers and Google G-Suite in a corporate/office environment and other related financial programs to include word processing, spreadsheet,  database, presentation, email, internet browser, and cloud systems.</font></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Licensing/Certifications: Valid U.S. Driver\u2019s License</font></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Internal/External Applicants: To be considered for this position, please submit the </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">required</span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> online </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Application for Employment using this link: </span><a href="https://portal.laserfiche.com/m6806/forms/jobapply" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:none"><span style="color:rgb(26,115,232);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Town of Hopkinton Application for Employment</span></a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.  Application deadline is </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline">4:00 pm, Thursday, July 24, 2025</span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline">. A paper application may be obtained by contacting <a href="mailto:hr@hopkintonma.gov" target="_blank">hr@hopkintonma.gov</a>.  </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><div class="gmail_default">------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div class="gmail_default"><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="">Best,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="">John</div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><b>John Gelcich, AICP</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Director</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Department of Land Use, Planning, and Permitting</b></div><div dir="ltr">Town of Hopkinton</div><div dir="ltr"><a href="mailto:jgelcich@hopkintonma.gov" target="_blank">jgelcich@hopkintonma.gov</a></div><div dir="ltr">(508) 497-9745<br></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.edi.nih.gov/blog/communities/what-are-gender-pronouns-why-do-they-matter" target="_blank">Pronouns</a>: he/him<br></div></div></div></div></div>

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